Karen Seligson
Waltham,MA
Summary
Motivated, reliable and hard working with a proven track record at increasing sales and through effective employee training, an efficient inventory system and price negotiation. I excel in driving productivity and fostering customer satisfaction. My diverse experience also includes teaching, food service, legal mediation and supporting individuals with mobility challenges, showcasing my adaptability and commitment to excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Boston Beauty Supply
12.2024 - Current
- Trained employees to enhance productivity, drive sales growth, and address areas of weakness.
- Streamlined inventory system to boost efficiency, minimize errors and avoid waste.
- Redesigned store layout to improve product, visibility and optimize customer flow.
- Increased sales by educating employees and professional clients about our products and services.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational dining facilities.
Dining Room
2Life Communities, Golda Meir House
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Prepared and dismantled dining space accommodating 300+ guests for meals and celebrations.
- Supported residents experiencing mobility and cognitive challenges with food service and leisure activities.
- Recorded resident spending via P.O.S. system.
- Ensured efficient table service at special occasions.
Violin Teacher
Self Employed
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Delivered private instruction to pre-professional, advanced, and intermediate students utilizing Galatians and Kreisler techniques.
- Prepared students for auditions and performances, including three annual, in-house concerts.
- Guided chamber music ensembles for master class readiness.
Office Manager
Out of Town Tickets/Sheldon Cohen & Associates, In
11.2008 - 05.2010
- Manage transition to online sales via creation of a website connected to a national database, increasing sales by 19% in the first fiscal year.
- Wrote advertising copy.
- Hired and trained new employees.
- Negotiated purchase and sales prices of secondary market tickets.
- Acted as an intermediary between commercial real estate tenants and the company.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Pomona College
Claremont, CAHigh School Diploma - A.P. Studies -
Lexington High Schoolq
Lexington, MASkills
- POS, Quickbooks, Microsoft Office Suite
- Client relations and customer service strength
- Administrative tasks, including editing, letter writing and scheduling, AP/AR,
- Inside sales
- Call center management experience
- Restaurant experience in multiple roles
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Boston Beauty Supply
12.2024 - Current
Dining Room
2Life Communities, Golda Meir House
12.2023 - 12.2024
Violin Teacher
Self Employed
09.2018 - 02.2020
Office Manager
Out of Town Tickets/Sheldon Cohen & Associates, In
11.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Pomona College
High School Diploma - A.P. Studies -
Lexington High Schoolq
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